Is it REALLY the phone of the YEAR?! Nothing Phone (2a) Review

In my Nothing Phone (2a) review, I reveal my thoughts on whether or not this budget smartphone is the phone of the year, as some have suggested. At just £319, is it worth your money, or is it too cheap to consider worthy of contention? GET A PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES:  📧 Sign up to my newsletter and receive a behind-the-scenes video from me every week: https://markellisreviews.ck.page/news... JOIN MY SUBSTACK 📧 Free creator tips, weekly: https://markellis.substack.com CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL 📺 Mark's Solo Club:    / @soloclubonline   JOIN THE CREATOR ACADEMY 🎓 I'm sharing ALL of my secrets for becoming a successful content creator. Find out more here: https://www.soloclub.online/ BECOME A PATRON (IF YOU’RE NOT ALREADY)! I’ve built a brilliant community on Discord. Join it and gain loads more behind-the-scenes content by supporting me on Patreon. Free trial available here:   / markellisreviews   FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 📸 Instagram (behind the scenes stuff):   / markellisreviews   🐦 Twitter:   / mellisreviews   SOME OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below will direct you to the Amazon website. ➡️ Fuelled by Gaggia coffee (BIG discounts here): https://geni.us/YtkdV ➡️ Sanebox (grab a $25 credit!): https://geni.us/z9hwI ➡️ RoboForm - the BEST password manager: https://geni.us/P65RE ➡️ Paperlike for iPad mini (and all other iPads!): https://geni.us/bXXIO ➡️ Brain.fm (the BEST app for productivity - get 20% off with code markellis): https://geni.us/YIzf4c ➡️ Nord VPN (grab a risk-free 30-day money back guarantee): https://nordvpn.com/markellisvpn ➡️ TextExpander (get 20% off!): https://geni.us/Lqep  ➡️  IQUNIX F96 Coral Sea Wireless Mechanical Keyboard: https://geni.us/0WseMl ➡️  Benks AirPods Max stand with charger: https://geni.us/EINu  ➡️  Bose QC 45 noise-cancelling headphones: https://geni.us/VdMIIH  ➡️  Logitech MX Master 3 mouse: https://geni.us/pyoR  ➡️  AGPTEK USB-C Docking Station & Stand: https://geni.us/bsWRKs  ➡️  Kanto YU2 3 Inch 2-Way Powered Desktop Speakers: https://geni.us/Js1V ➡️  Kanto SUB8 8-inch Powered Subwoofer: https://geni.us/yzcQ ➡️  Grid Studio dismantled iPhone wall art: https://geni.us/GtfxlPl ➡️  Inateck Electronics Accessories Travel Bag Tech Organizer: https://geni.us/h42P1B  ➡️  Inateck Laptop Case Sleeve for 16” MacBook Pro: https://geni.us/MQRgC  MY FREE ONLINE COURSES 🎬 Video editing basics in Final Cut Pro X (for YouTube success!): https://geni.us/QIfv8 💼 How to Find Your First Freelance Clients: https://geni.us/LuiNe  📕 How to make money on Medium: https://geni.us/dD8Z6 LISTEN TO/WATCH THE EIGHT OR SIXTEEN PODCAST 🎤 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ei... 🎤 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... 📺 YouTube:    / @eightorsixteen   🌍 My website: https://markellisreviews.com HIRE ME! Voiceover work, help with your own YouTube strategy - get in touch! https://markellisreviews.com/hire-me/  WHAT IS THIS CHANNEL ALL ABOUT? I have zero interest in deep spec dives or long-winded comparisons. I review laptops, smartphones, tablets, headphones and the latest tech based on real experience. I'll tell you how it'll make you feel, whether or not it's worth your time (and money) and help you find the tech you need to get stuff done. WHO AM I? I'm a UK-based tech reviewer. Watch my videos to find the tech you need, without the jargon. GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected] Sponsorship opportunities: https://markellisreviews.com/sponsor/ Oh, and some of the links in this description are affiliate links from which I earn a small commission! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Pricing and specs 02:36 - Design 06:06 - Performance 08:20 - Camera 11:28 - Conclusion